1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Man (Tete d'homme) is a 1877 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a man’s face in profile, turned slightly away. His hair is wild and loose, and his expression looks thoughtful. The lines are soft but detailed, especially around his eyes and mouth. The artist used a technique that blends light and shadow smoothly, almost like a sketch. This style was common in the late 1800s. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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